COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Lets the Katt Out of the Bag; The World Television Premiere of 'Katt Williams: American Hustle'

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Lets the Katt Out of the Bag; The World Television Premiere of 'Katt Williams: American Hustle'

Debuts Sunday, January 13 at 10:00 P.M.*

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Katt Williams and his comedy crew hit the road for one unforgettable stand-up special. The World Television Premiere of "Katt Williams: American Hustle" airs on COMEDY CENTRAL Sunday, January 13 at 10:00 p.m.

The encore presentation airs Sunday, January 13 at midnight.

It might be hard out there for a pimp, but this guy makes it look easy! Joined by stand-ups Luenell, Red Grant and Melanie Comarcho, Williams takes his unique brand of stand-up comedy on the road as only a true hustler can. Once he reaches Chicago, Williams gives viewers the low-down on sex, drugs, celebrities and the N-word. Even Snoop Dogg, Jeremy Piven and Ludacris make appearances on this wild n' crazy ride. This is one night of comedy that'll make pimpin' look easy and have viewers rollin' on the floor with laughter.

Katt Williams has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "BET's Hip-Hop Awards" and this August hosted "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav." His film credits include appearances in "Norbit" (2007), "Epic Movie" (2007) and "Friday After Next" (2002). In addition to "American Hustle," his hilarious DVD specials include "Katt Williams: Live" and "The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1," which aired on HBO this year. Williams also stars alongside Tracy Morgan and Ice Cube in the new feature film "First Sunday," hitting theaters January 11.

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Source: COMEDY CENTRAL

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